Collette Yoder’s path hasn’t been easy since her husband abandoned her—and she recovered from a near-fatal injury. But now-widowed, she feels blessed to provide for her children, especially when her new job means helping the also newly widowed Bishop Aaron Troyer straighten out his too-busy life. She simply won’t let herself hope too much that their friendship could blossom into much, much more . . .
Aaron Troyer can only thank Gott that he’s finally found help. With a thriving congregation and two lively daughters growing up fast, the bishop has more demands on his time than hours in the day. And he’s long admired Collette Yoder's quiet courage and ability to find joy in the smallest things—an inspiring example for three visiting Englisch girls. But amid
unforeseen trouble and strife, Aaron may realize that his admiration for Collette could lead to a lifetime of joy together . .
My thoughts:
This is a clean romance and an
enjoyable novel. I had not read the
first two books in the series but it did not take long to get caught up with
what had happened in the previous books.
My challenge with this novel is that I did not get interested in the storyline
until the sixth chapter which in no way is the fault of the author. Once I felt a connection to the characters, I
thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Colette Yoder and Bishop Aaron Troyer. Colette truly is the epitome of a good Amish woman,
she is kind, loves to serve others and she has overcome both physical and
emotional pain with a pleasant attitude.
There are several
relationship issues the characters need to work on, mother-daughter,
grandparents and grandchildren and father-son who need reconciliation. It isn’t
all drama and hurt, there are celebrations and happy times, too. Of
course, with all good novels, the author puts one character in the story who is
so unlikeable that you almost feel sorry for, almost but not quite.
I received a copy of this
book from the publisher through Netgalley.
All opinions are my own.
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